Sass Jordan dies at 65

Montrealraised rock singer Sass Jordan has died at the age of 65, according to a statement posted on her social media page. The statement said she died Friday surrounded by family. A cause of death has not been released. Jordan was born in Birmingham, England, and grew up in Montreal. Her career spanned nearly four decades, beginning with her 1988 debut album, Tell Somebody, which helped establish her as a major Canadian rock vocalist. She won the Juno Award for most promising female vocalist in 1989 and later earned multiple nominations for best female vocalist. Jordan also served as a judge on all six seasons of Canadian Idol and released albums including Racine, Rebel Moon Blues and Bitches Blues.